Luke Bateman on surviving a gambling addiction and the magic of his mum’s love
The former Canberra Raiders player on hiding his fantasy reading habits as a kid in Western Queensland, the joy of doing hard things, and how books br...
How a teen father used the local skate park to change the world
Jayden Sheridan was just 17 years old when he found out he was going to be a father, and immediately Jayden knew he needed to give his son better oppo...
Jimmy Wales says it is possible to have a collaborative, trusting world online
The Wikipedia co-founder has developed seven rules for building trust to create a better world, both on the internet and IRL. Growing up in Huntsv...
Changing prisoners' minds with Vedic meditation at Rikers Island
Joh Jarvis was a high-flying boss when grief from a terrible loss began to overwhelm her. She tried therapy, exercise and healthy eating. Then she fou...
Patrick Radden Keefe digs into the mysterious death of a man posing as a Russian oligarch's son
Staff writer at The New Yorker, Patrick Radden Keefe tells the story of Zac Brettler, who inexplicably changed from a charming and hilarious boy into ...
Special Collection: Alain de Botton on the true hardwork of love and relationships
The philosopher argues that as a culture, we'd be happier and saner if we re-examined our view of love, because our romantic notions can actually work...
Special Collection: Transforming trauma with Gabor Mate
The renowned physician discusses the role of trauma in our lives, showing up as addiction, chronic disease and mental illness, and how recognising his...
Special Collection: How I made peace with my mother and our complicated relationship
Diana Nguyen's mother would walk out of her performances at interval in protest of her career, but Diana forged on and in the process healed this moth...
Special Collection: An unexpected later in life love story
At 48, Bill Hayes moved to New York. He took up photography, and never anticipated the surprise of falling in love with his neighbour, Dr Oliver Sacks...
Special Collection: The teenage TV star who feels 'lucky to be paraplegic'
Louise Philip had just scored her breakout role on Australian television, in Bellbird, when a horrific car crash threatened to derail the life she was...